Post by: oldschool on November 24, 2017, 10:57:57 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 24, 2017, 11:25:39 AM
Pros and cons. Used pickups sold at dealers in washington
Specifically from Canada?
There are metric crap tons of Canadian used vehicles at dealerships now. My buddy was looking for an F-150 and he was sending me VIN #'s to run and I am confident that at least 80% of them were sold in Canada originally. It doesn't really make any difference in my opinion. I'd have an inspection done by an independent party just to be safe but other than that, no immediate concerns. What was alarming to me was that I'm pretty sure he sent me 10-12 vin's and I found 2 that were salvages. That sucks, especially being sold at a dealer.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 24, 2017, 11:27:18 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 24, 2017, 11:31:03 AM
What about factory warranty jackelope? :dunno:
It's a non-issue with Ford. Can't speak for other manufacturers but I don't believe it's an issue there either.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 24, 2017, 11:40:00 AM
What about factory warranty jackelope? :dunno:
It's a non-issue with Ford. Can't speak for other manufacturers but I don't believe it's an issue there either.
My daughter and her husband bought a Ford Escape from Canada in the US with a factory warranty still left on it. So far no problems.
Post by: Dan-o on November 24, 2017, 12:05:54 PM
That stuff is expensive!
Post by: oldschool on November 24, 2017, 12:48:02 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 24, 2017, 12:53:34 PM
Yes there are lots of used trucks from Canada I wonder if they are getting them cheaper.
Yes. Super high demand right now too, and there's a lack of supply.
Post by: Special T on November 24, 2017, 01:09:14 PM
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Post by: lokidog on November 24, 2017, 08:14:18 PM
Make sure you don't get one that only uses metric gas.
That stuff is expensive!
:chuckle:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 24, 2017, 08:20:17 PM
Make sure you don't get one that only uses metric gas.
That stuff is expensive!
You should see the price of metric muffler bearing fluid. :yike:
Post by: h20hunter on November 24, 2017, 08:23:43 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 24, 2017, 08:33:03 PM
Post by: cbond3318 on November 24, 2017, 08:35:38 PM
Only issue we’ve had is our mirrors say” Les objets en miroir sont plus proches qu'ils ne paraissent .”
:chuckle:, as far as I was told and discovered , legitimate dealerships bringing vehicles in , go through quite the process to make sure it is on the up and up.
Canada does use salt on their roads, we turned down a couple that had the guts rusted up.
Post by: Shaqdiesel on November 24, 2017, 08:51:12 PM
Post by: jstone on November 24, 2017, 09:20:34 PM
Post by: Dan-o on November 24, 2017, 09:34:40 PM
Organic is trendy right now. Side note, I've already refused to make keys for Texas area flood vehicles that are being brought into the area.
@h20hunter
Why?
Not trying to argue.... Just don't understand why.
Thanks.
Post by: h20hunter on November 24, 2017, 09:40:57 PM
Post by: Dan-o on November 24, 2017, 09:45:26 PM
In texas they have a salvage title that declares the vehicle may only be used for parts or scrap. Keys are for driving, not scrap. Certain members of this world don't care...they will rebuild and resell. Flood vehicles from out of state with a parts/scrap title don't get keys.
Interesting. Thanks.
I remember a few years back there were a bunch of chevy pickups at Spauldings that went thru a flood - Mississippi, if I remember right.
I'm pretty sure they were selling them for rebuilds.
I looked at them. Some you could see water stains in the interior.
Post by: hughjorgan on November 24, 2017, 09:59:51 PM
I bought my GMC Sierra used and it was from Canada, I seached it high and low before buying it because every other one I saw from Canada was plagued with rust.... from the road salt, like rust everywhere underneath, some dealers tried to paint over it. I ended up with a real clean, low miles rig but I had to look for awhile. On the plus side it has an engine block heater but you can't turn off the headlights if driving. All vehicles are like that in Canada
I thought the newer vehicles were all treated with a coating to stop the salt from rusting the underbody...
IMO I wouldn't worry about the salt on the road as much as the de icer we put out. That will chew up your vehicle a lot quicker.
Post by: Skillet on November 24, 2017, 10:04:40 PM
It'll buff out.
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on November 25, 2017, 01:04:52 AM
But here's an article that explains why many Canadian autos and trucks are sold in the USA, New or used. Basically it is because of the exchange rate and local pricing differences. They can make a few thousand more selling them in the States instead of Canada.
https://www.trucks.com/2017/02/24/canadian-pickup-trucks-currency-arbitrage/
Post by: dye7barrel on November 25, 2017, 05:55:27 AM
Post by: horsehunter509 on November 25, 2017, 07:07:02 AM
We bought a Canadian truck from a Washington dealer a few months back.
Only issue we’ve had is our mirrors say” Les objets en miroir sont plus proches qu'ils ne paraissent .”
:chuckle:, as far as I was told and discovered , legitimate dealerships bringing vehicles in , go through quite the process to make sure it is on the up and up.
Canada does use salt on their roads, we turned down a couple that had the guts rusted up.
Washington uses salt and salt brine now so not much different buying local rigs in that part.
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on November 25, 2017, 08:06:46 AM
Post by: Shaqdiesel on November 25, 2017, 09:20:54 PM
Post by: Alchase on November 25, 2017, 10:18:19 PM
We haggled, I walked away: he called three times with lower prices before we had an agreement. At signing the “manager” asks if I want a warranty?
I said no it is still covered. He says “No, it is used from Canada, they do not have the 7/70.”
I stood up and started to leave again. I was getting in my Chevy when the salesman comes running back out. He yells “we have a 100k mile warranty you can buy!”
I close my door and start my truck; he yells “we will pay 1/2 the cost!”
I sat there for a second then said “throw in new floor mats and you have a deal”
I know they make a lot of money of warranties, but I figured their offer was fair.
Anyway do not “assume” the warranty is the same on a used Canadian vehicle.
Post by: oldschool on November 26, 2017, 02:03:33 AM
Post by: Thenewguy on November 26, 2017, 07:59:03 AM